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Historical Catalogue of Recorded Earthquakes Associated with Peace Arch Park

This archival collection provides a structured index of recorded earthquake activity situated within the vicinity of Peace Arch Park. Each entry includes specific event details such as magnitude, focal depth, and calculated distance from the park site based on USGS data. The records offer a transparent view of the regional seismic history surrounding this unique border-straddling landscape without providing hazard assessments or predictive outlooks.

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An international park straddling the western end of the Canada, United States border, anchored by a 1921 monument to peace.

Peace Arch Park

Peace Arch Park is a binational protected green space that straddles the Canada–United States border at the western terminus of the two countries' contiguous land boundary, where the shoreline of Semiahmoo Bay marks the edge of the Pacific coast between British Columbia and Washington State. The park is composed of Peace Arch Provincial Park on the Canadian side in Surrey, British Columbia, and Peace Arch Historical State Park on the American side in Blaine, Washington, each managed by its respective provincial or state parks authority. The park's defining feature is the Peace Arch, a 20.5-meter concrete monument dedicated in 1921 that stands on the exact border line in the grassy median between the northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 99 and Interstate 5. The monument commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Ghent in 1814, and the wider Rush-Bagot agreement that ended the War of 1812, symbolizing a century and more of peaceful relations between the two countries. Beyond its symbolism, the park functions as a civic gathering place and one of the most recognized sites along the U.S.–Canada border, drawing roughly half a million visitors a year in normal conditions. Its unique binational character has also made it a setting for historic concerts, protests, public ceremonies, and personal meetings of families, friends, and couples separated by border restrictions.

Location
Canada
Park type
State or regional park
Established
1939
Area
0.2 km²
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Study historical earthquakes in the area around Peace Arch Park

Peace Arch Park is a compact 0.17 km² Canadian terrestrial site associated with coast and grassland. Its earthquake search retains event dates, magnitudes, depths, source locations, citations, and park-distance calculations for transparent review without claiming boundary inclusion, landscape effects, present hazard, or future activity.

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Explore more protected destinations beyond Peace Arch Park

Peace Arch Park's earthquake catalogue closes before discovery broadens from one binational Canada–United States border green space and peace monument to other destinations. The following pages do not imply shared international-park status, border history, proximity, geology, seismic observations, hazards, risk, symbolism, or comparable documentation.
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State or regional parkBritish Columbia
30 km away#1 closest

Northeast

Golden Ears Provincial Park: Geographic Atlas and Protected Landscape Overview

Coast Mountains terrain and protected wilderness boundaries

Golden Ears Provincial Park is a major protected wilderness in British Columbia, defined by the twin peaks of the Golden Ears massif and vast glacial lake systems like Alouette and Pitt. This site serves as a vital ecological corridor where lowland forests meet high subalpine ridges. Explore the park through its mapped boundaries and diverse ecological zones within the Pacific Northwest mountain landscape.

Area
609 km²
Established
1967
IUCN
II
Visitors
956.5K annual
National parkBritish Columbia
31 km away#2 closest

West

Gulf Islands National Park Reserve: British Columbia National Park Protected Area

Mapped boundaries and regional geographic context.

Delve into the protected landscape of Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, a significant national park located in British Columbia. This entry provides detailed insights into its mapped boundaries, regional geographic setting, and its identity as a protected area. Understand the park's place within the natural terrain and atlas of Canada, offering a clear geographic overview for focused discovery and landscape context.

Area
36 km²
Established
2003
IUCN
VI
Visitors
28.4K annual
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State or regional parkBritish Columbia
33 km away#3 closest

North

Pinecone Burke Provincial Park: Coast Mountain Wilderness and Protected Terrain Geography

Mapping a vast ecological corridor in British Columbia

Spanning over 38,000 hectares, Pinecone Burke Provincial Park represents a dramatic transition from the urban proximity of Coquitlam to the remote interiors of the southern Coast Mountains. The landscape is defined by its rugged relief, featuring subalpine meadows, deep freshwater systems, and historically significant forested slopes. This park provides a critical look at the complex topography of the Pacific Northwest, serving as a sanctuary for wildlife and a foundational piece of regional conservation.

Area
380 km²
Established
1995
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
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State or regional parkFraser Valley Regional District
About 38 km away#4 closest

Northeast

Rolley Lake Provincial Park: An Atlas of Protected Landscapes and Regional Geography

Lakeshore forest terrain and protected park geography

Delve into the geographic identity of Rolley Lake Provincial Park, a state-protected landscape in the Fraser Valley Regional District. This documentation traces the park's internal map, including its central freshwater lake, loop trail connectivity, and surrounding second-growth forest topography, providing essential context for understanding this localized wilderness zone.

Area
1.15 km²
Established
1961
IUCN
II
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State or regional parkBritish Columbia
About 50 km away#5 closest

Northeast

Davis Lake Provincial Park: Protected Forest and Lake Geography in British Columbia

Regional protected area with old-growth forest and waterfalls

Davis Lake Provincial Park represents a significant protected area in the Fraser Valley, characterized by its undisturbed Western Hemlock forest and the scenic descent of Murdo Creek into McDonald Falls. The park provides an essential look at the regional geography of southwestern British Columbia, balancing dense coniferous canopy with accessible lake-based terrain in a quiet, natural setting.

Area
0.75 km²
Established
1963
IUCN
II
Relief
Upland
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Marine protected areaUnited States of America
About 56 km away#6 closest

South

Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve: Coastal Protected Area Geography

A significant tidal estuary and marine protected landscape in Washington

This marine protected area encompasses large, shallow tidal mudflats and salt marshes within the Salish Sea. It serves as a essential hub for ecological research and conservation, framing a hybrid environment where historical diked farmlands meet protected coastal terrain. The reserve offers deep insight into the regional geography of Washington, detailing how tidal processes and human history have shaped this productive Pacific Northwest estuarine landscape.

Area
32 km²
Established
1980
Relief
Lowland
Access
Easy access
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Protected landscapeWashington
58 km away#7 closest

Southeast

Mount Baker, Snoqualmie National Forest: Mapped Geography and Protected Landscape Analysis

Exploratory atlas of Washington's primary Cascade Range wilderness

Delve into the structural geography of Mount Baker, Snoqualmie National Forest. This protected area corridor serves as a major ecological transition zone between the Puget Sound lowlands and the interior Cascades, characterized by extensive glaciers, wild river systems, and iconic stratovolcanoes that define the regional landscape of Washington state.

Area
6,978 km²
Established
1974
Relief
Mountain
Climate
Alpine
State or regional parkBritish Columbia
About 63 km away#8 closest

Northeast

Kilby Provincial Park: Protected Riverfront Geography and Historic Sites in BC

A unique riparian landscape along the Harrison River

Kilby Provincial Park offers an intimate look at the flood plain geography of the Harrison River. The site features an elevated, boardwalk-linked heritage environment integrated with sandy riverfronts and seasonal wildlife corridors. This protected area stands out for its combination of historical pioneer preservation and river-based ecosystem monitoring within the Upper Fraser Valley region of British Columbia.

Area
0.03 km²
Established
1973
IUCN
II
Relief
Lowland
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Navigate the Geographic Layout and Protected Boundaries of Peace Arch Park

Continue your study of international protected areas by examining the unique landscape of Peace Arch Park. Use the MoriAtlas dataset to trace the binational boundaries and coastal setting that define this site on the border of British Columbia and Washington, providing a clear perspective on how shared land is managed and preserved.

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